Green was nominated by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services for his leadership in the profession, his innovation and his strong working relationships with the industry and government agencies. The award was presented at the annual New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA) conference and was one of several honors given recognizing “the best of the best” among water quality professionals from within the 2,000-member NEWEA organization.

“While David has done a lot of work to improve efficiency and control costs for Rochester ratepayers, he also has focused on critical environmental issues,” said Peter Nourse, Rochester Public Works Director. “David is working at the forefront of initiatives to significantly reduce Rochester’s effluent nitrogen levels through innovative industry-DES partnerships and the introduction of new technology.”

“This is a great honor for David and for the City of Rochester. It shows that the investments the city has made to modernize its wastewater system are a model for municipalities throughout the region,” said Rochester City Manager Dan Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick, Nourse and City Engineer Mike Bezanson were on hand when Green received the award.

Founded in 1928, NEWEA has a membership of 2,000 wastewater professionals throughout the New England region. The annual conference attracts engineers, consultants, scientists, operators and students and features a variety of technical sessions.

For more information about the City of Rochester Public Works Department, visit www.rochesternh.net/public_Documents/RochesterNH_DPW/indexor www.facebook.com/pages/Rochester-NH-Public-Works-Department. To learn more about NEWEA, visit www.newea.org.